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traveler replacement on h34 1984 charlie at 7:28am 06.03.03 Big Boats 2/817 Would like to replace the original traveler with an upgrade harken. Looks like it may involve remov
Transom separation on Mariner 2+2 Joe Brockington at 6:22am 06.03.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1065 Hi,The transom on my Mariner 2+2 (75ish??) has started to separate from the cockpit just above wher
MOORING PROBLEMS KEN BOEHNER at 6:21am 06.03.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1067 I MOOR TO A MOORING BOUY. WHERE THE 26X HAS NO CHOCKS THE BOW GETS CHAFED AND THE MOORING LINE IS W
Black and Decker Scumbuster Doug at 6:21am 06.03.03 Other Sailboats 3/1006 I have used Island Girl Products on my Hunter 24 for several years now and have been very pleased wi
PROPANE GAS TANK REFITS? ANDREW at 5:46am 06.03.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1225 i RECENTLY WENT TO HAVE THE PROPANE TANK FILLED FOR MY OCEANIS 461 AND WAS TOLD IT DID NOT MEET THE
Capri 22 opinions Sam at 4:59am 06.03.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1194 I am considering purchaseing a used capri 22. What do you think of this boat?
Sail Care Mike DiMario at 4:46am 06.03.03 Ask All Sailors 16/1154 I wanted to make you all aware of this email that I wrote to Sail Care. Has anyone else had similiar
Head Odor source found (I hope) Gary at 4:21am 06.03.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1270 What is the best way to dissolve crystals in the bottom of the head. I believe this is the source of
Polishing/Waxing Dave at 3:57am 06.03.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1109 I'm really hesitant to ask this as I can imagine the 'wax wars' that will occur as a result. However
Deck delimination at the box Mark Folse at 3:54am 06.03.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/860 I am looking at a 1970s Catalina 22 that seems generally in good shape for a boat its age. HOWEVER,
What does #1 jib, #2 jib, etc. mean... Bobby at 3:04am 06.03.03 Ask All Sailors 4/33626 I just purchased my first boat (a 1977 sloop) and it has two jibs marked #1 and #2 down by the tack
Tiller & Center Board for 16' Daysailor Eric at 2:53am 06.03.03 Day Sailers 1/1103 I recently acquired a DaySailor sans the center board and tiller - does anyone know where one might
precision William at 2:48am 06.03.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1268 I am looking for opinons on Precision boat works, especially the precision 18 and 21.
reefing lines gerald p. beaudoin at 2:23am 06.03.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/858 we have recently acquired a legend 43 and the boat came to us unrigged. I am looking for informatio
3/4 bowl Bryan at 1:42am 06.03.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1359 Dear Peggie,I know you have answered this before. I'm sorry I can't find it. We have a bowl whic
33 Hunter 78 Mac Mccomish at 12:50am 06.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/970 I have a deposit down on a Hunter 33 1978. I here there are a lot of problems with the deck core and
Refrigeration Jay at 12:33am 06.03.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/930 In our 85 Catalina 30 we have a small "dorm" room refrigerator in the spot where the stove goes. It
Asymeterical rigging John at 12:01am 06.03.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/843 I purchased an Asymertical Spin for my 28.5 and need to know who is using an ajustable tack line and
Michigan City Sailboat Charters Reggie Costa at 10:51pm 06.02.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1012 Anyone have experience with the above Bareboat sailing school on Lake Michigan. They offer a 3-day
Thinking of buying a Hunter John at 10:38pm 06.02.03 Smaller Boats 23/1258 Hi, we were at strictly sail in chicago last winter. My wife really liked the Hunter 260. We current

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Neglected boats Meriachee at 1:08pm 10.16.20 There is snow on our boat today. I offer my sincerest apologies. I will get after that right away
Neglected boats SailingLoto at 1:00pm 10.16.20 I also apologize for my grammar. I am typing this on my phone, in a boat, eating a PB&J.
Neglected boats (1) SailingLoto at 12:58pm 10.16.20 Regardless of you feelings, here is another. I believe a 27 Catalina. @Hunter216 you go the Lake
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? jssailem at 12:54pm 10.16.20 All that said I like the thinking of John Harries (MorgansCloud.com) regarding electronics on cruisi
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? jssailem at 12:50pm 10.16.20 it comes down to preference of manufacturers and ultimately, price, like most everything in this sp
Neglected boats SailingLoto at 12:50pm 10.16.20 As far as shaming goes .................. how can you shame someone when none of us have a clue a
Neglected boats Hunter216 at 12:48pm 10.16.20 As far as shaming goes .................. how can you shame someone when none of us have a clue as
Hawsepipe vent/cowl? (1) Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 12:45pm 10.16.20 Mine looks like this
Hawsepipe vent/cowl? PaulK at 12:32pm 10.16.20 Just to be a curmudgeon here, but a hawse pipe is set on the side of the hull. What we are discussi
Who "owns" a mooring buoy? Ron20324 at 12:13pm 10.16.20 ... Didn't he know we're engaged in a discussion about it? How inconsiderate! The seller is proba
Point Pleasant Canal PJacobitti at 12:12pm 10.16.20 TY, I see the bridges but cant seem to find any info on how to hail. I'd assume VHF 13 via radio bu
Point Pleasant Canal Scott T-Bird at 12:04pm 10.16.20 Let's see if we can get @lehighsail Stu to jump in. He sails his boat from the Metedeconk and out
Neglected boats Ralph Johnstone at 12:02pm 10.16.20 I consider posting pictures of private property with intent to shame are unacceptable Not really
Engine Cooling Water not Flowing Richard19068 at 11:48am 10.16.20 That white stuff is most likely calcium. You probably should pull the HX and either have it cleaned
Engine Cooling Water not Flowing (1) KZW at 11:29am 10.16.20 OK, there is good news and bad news. - Good news. The engine is huffing again - exhaust cooling wat
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? Captain Larry-DH at 11:21am 10.16.20 Yes, you can convert NMEA 2000 to NMEA0183. Yes, you can convert NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 to Seatalk
Engine Cooling Water not Flowing Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 10.16.20 If everything is connected, where is the hose dripping? A leak from a hose here, a leak from a ga
Customs Decal Renewal Time LeslieTroyer at 11:06am 10.16.20 :plus::facepalm: +2
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? dlochner at 11:02am 10.16.20 Some of the early NMEA 0183 protocols do not translate well to NMEA 2000. I had legacy B & G network
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Terry Cox at 11:01am 10.16.20 I'm sorry to answer without numbers but I don't know the size of other components of the rode syste

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